Disney Cruise Vacations Will Launch in Japan with a New Deal Between OLC and Disney. From the Disney Press Room: Today, we announced a new agreement with Oriental Land Co., Ltd. (OLC) that will bring year-round Disney cruise vacations to Japan! . Under a recently signed agreement, OLC will operate a Disney-branded cruise business in Japan, expected to commence by early 2029.
This is the latest evolution in our over 40-year relationship with OLC, which owns and operates the magical Tokyo Disney Resort.
A new Disney cruise ship, to be registered and based in Japan year-round, will be constructed at Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, with imaginative designs created by Walt Disney Imagineering. A sister ship to the popular Disney Wish, it will feature many guest-favorite venues and experiences from that ship with select modifications specially designed with Japanese guests in mind. It is expected to be approximately 140,000 gross tons and powered by liquefied natural gas, with about 1,250 staterooms.
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The addition of a locally based Disney cruise ship will offer fun and relaxation for Japanese Disney fans and visitors from around the world during magical voyages filled with the incredible entertainment, world-class dining and exceptional guest service that set Disney cruises apart. We are so excited to see this new Disney vacation experience come to life!
More details about the maiden voyage, itineraries and onboard experiences will be announced at a later date. Keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog for all the latest updates!
“I am sincerely proud that Disney and Oriental Land will be able to work together to create a world-class cruise business in Japan,” said Yumiko Takano, representative director, chairperson and CEO, Oriental Land. “Oriental Land will use their knowhow from the theme park business to continue pushing boundaries and provide family entertainment cruise experiences filled with inspiration and surprise.”
